Innovation Night featuring GENIUS NY Pitch Finals

Innovation Night featuring GENIUS NY Pitch Finals

Get ready for an exciting evening at Innovation Night in the heart of downtown Syracuse!

Explore the cutting-edge advancements in the drone industry, groundbreaking innovations, and dynamic entrepreneurship shaping Central New York. The event is a celebration of the region’s thriving innovation ecosystem and a prime opportunity for collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders.

🎤Event Headliner>>> GENIUS NY Pitch Finals

GENIUS NY Pitch Finals is the centerpiece of Innovation Night—bringing a Shark Tank–style energy to an evening focused on real companies and real technology. Watch as five finalist teams in the accelerator pitch live on stage to a panel of judges on why Syracuse is the best place to scale. Hear how their autonomous systems are already being built, tested and deployed. One company will take home the $1M grand prize, while four additional teams each secure $500K in investment. That’s $3M invested in a single night. Plus, help decide the Fan Favorite award, adding to the excitement of this high-stakes showcase.

Learn about the GENIUS NY finalists

💡Explore Innovation Alley

Network with the brightest emerging startups in the region, featuring teams and clients from CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub.

✨Network

Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and networking throughout the evening.

Event Time:

• Doors open at 5 p.m.
• Program starts at 5:30 p.m.

Cost:

• Network/Member Ticket: $20 per person
• Non-Network/Non-Member Ticket: $30 per person

Sponsorships are available. Contact Beth Savicki, bsavicki@centerstateceo.com to learn how your company can gain visibility at Innovation Night.

GENIUS NY is funded by Empire State Development and operated by CenterState CEO, with support from National Grid. It is the world's largest business accelerator for uncrewed systems and robotics, and is housed at CenterState’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub.